Pursuant to regulation 684 of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WHS Regulations), I have determined on my own initiative to grant an exemption from the requirement to use an...
Under the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022, clearance inspections must be conducted for all licensed asbestos removal work and a clearance certificate in writing must be issued...
This guide provides operators with assistance to meet their obligations for validation of proposed operations and proposed significant changes to operations as set out in the Work Health and Safety (...
This guide provides operators with assistance to meet their obligations for reducing the risks associated with facilities and operations so far as is reasonably practicable (SFAIRP).
A worker at a farm was fatally injured when he became entangled in the rotating parts of a plastic mulch retriever (PMR) attached to the rear of a tractor. The incident occurred while the operator...
WorkSafe: The way forward 2023-24 to 2025-26 describes the goals, priority areas and measures of success for health and safety actions undertaken by WorkSafe. It provides an overview of the regulator...
Use this form to make a new application for a licence to remove non-friable asbestos. How to submit your application for a Class B asbestos removal licence Once you have completed the application...
WorkSafe has conducted an investigation into an incident where a bus driver was entrapped between the door and frame of the bus, causing fatal injuries. There have been several reported incidents...
These transitional and saving measures apply from the commencement of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) and Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 (WHS Mines Regulations)...
WorkSafe is aware of recent incidents where hydraulic fluid contamination has resulted in the uncontrolled movement of the basket on elevating work platforms (EWPs). This includes the loss of...
In 2023, WorkSafe received reports of two near miss incidents involving overhead bridge cranes. In each case, crane technicians used a scissor lift type of elevating work platform (EWP) to work at...
The preferred lodgement method for Form 202 submissions is through the online form. Submit your application online Click here to submit your application online Did you know? Online applications...
This document provides essential information to assist you with your Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards submission. Further information 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards: Terms and...
Farms are unique workplaces. The combination of hazards and the nature of the work makes agriculture one of the most dangerous sectors in which to work. This Guide provides farmers with a foundation...
2022 Safety alert 01/2022 - Customer fall at waste management facility 2021 Safety alert 01/2021 - Service mechanic sustained serious hand injuries when struck by radiator fan blades on a generator...
Where no specific health monitoring form is available, Registered Medical Practitioners should use this form when supervising health monitoring on workers who are at risk of suffering an identifiable...
This health monitoring notification form for 4,4’-methylene bis (2 chloroaniline) should be used by a registered medical practitioner to notify WorkSafe.